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She's one of my favorite actresses. I feel so badly for her family and that something that seemed so minor turned into something so tragic. I wonder if she had been seen by a doctor right away would there have been a chance.

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This is so terribly sad. I had seen headlines about her accident, but had not actually read any of them. I had no idea it was so serious!
My heart goes out to her husband, children, and the rest of her family...

Natasha Richardson's Serious Brain Injury

Is anyone else following this story? She fell during a skiing lesson and initially said she felt okay. But within an hour she was exhibiting classic symptoms of brain injury and is now in a coma in a New York hospital.

She's made a number of popular movies and is the daughter of Vanessa Redgrave and the wife of Liam Neeson.

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I think at this point, it's easy to say - should have, would have, could have. Sadly, she was on the bunny slope and few, if any, ever wear helmets there. THis sounds like one of those really true "freak accidents." I am still keeping my fingers crossed for a miracle to happen.

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My Daughter has been taking skiing lessons for 4 years now.. she started when she was 4 (or younger.. goodness) and has ALWAYS worn a helmet. My Father has taught skiing since i was in my very early teens.. and he too has ALWAYS worn a helmet. I am shocked that she was not. I know it isnt in the best interest of 'fashion' but still...

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Originally Posted by FireWoman;3386571;

My Daughter has been taking skiing lessons for 4 years now.. she started when she was 4 (or younger.. goodness) and has ALWAYS worn a helmet. My Father has taught skiing since i was in my very early teens.. and he too has ALWAYS worn a helmet. I am shocked that she was not. I know it isnt in the best interest of 'fashion' but still...

I have been away from skiing for the last several years, but spent many many years skiing starting at around 5 years old. I never wore a helmet and I don't think I ever saw anyone wear a helmet at the resort we frequented. And the location I am referring to is a very challenging location for skiing in the US. I was surprised in the articles that they even mentioned helmets. Has wearing helmets while skiing become a common practice in the last few years??